The Eastern Conference All-Star reserves do not include Amar'e Stoudemire or Tyson Chandler.
by Seth on Feb 9, 2012 7:26 PM EST
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PrintThe All-Star reserves for both conferences were just announced. Here's the whole roster for the Eastern Conference from the SBN NBA page:
Dwyane Wade, Heat*
LeBron James, Heat*
Derrick Rose, Bulls*
Dwight Howard, Magic*
Carmelo Anthony, Knicks*
Joe Johnson, Hawks
Paul Pierce, Celtics
Andre Iguodala, 76ers
Deron Williams, Nets
Roy Hibbert, Pacers
Chris Bosh, Heat
Luol Deng, Bulls
Yeah. None of those people are Amar'e Stoudemire, which is probably reasonable. None of them are Tyson Chandler either, which seems less reasonable but, then again, it's kind of better for Amar'e and Tyson to get a long weekend to rest. So, as of right now, the Knicks' only two All-Star Weekend participants are Carmelo Anthony (if he's healthy enough to play) and Landry Fields (who'll be a Sophomore person).
Meanwhile, the word from internet personality Tas Melas is that there are rumors of Iman Shumpert being a Dunk Contest participant. I've no idea where that rumor comes from, but it's an odd one. Shump's a pretty silly athlete and we've seen plenty of good video of him dunking...but I'd estimate that he's like 4-10 on dunk attempts this year. He's tried some that would have been impressive, but converted very few.
But anyway, buns for Tyson and Amar'e, but also kinda not buns, too, you know?
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Roy Hibbert is in no way more deserving than Tyson Chandler.
But whatever, All-NBA team is what really matters.
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Tyson’s already got one, so eat it, Hibbert.
by superturboultra on Feb 9, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
It's an outrage!
The way Chandler’s been playing, esp. these last 10 games?
Well, he’s got my appreciation, even if he doesn’t have the coaches’.
by sisterray24 on Feb 10, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
not at all
hibbbert is good no doubt but i dunno if he’s doing tyson numbers…maybe he is but I’d take Chandler any day over hibbert at this point
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by Lord Smackington on Feb 10, 2012 2:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
the pacers are playing really good ball this season
and hibbert’s a big part of it.
not to discount chandler, but hibbert’s had a better season so far.
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Hibbert is playing terrific
He deserves a spot as does Greg Monroe…
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
This team’s newfound ability to play basketball is much more exciting!
by superturboultra on Feb 9, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Good
They need the rest.
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good, I'd rather they not go
kinda don’t deserve it. I hope Carmelo decides to not go too and gets some practice time in
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I'd rather him and Landry go
It’s a way for good players to pick up momentum going into the rest of the season.
I will go to my grave believing that if the Knicks had picked up Earl Barron before the 2011 Playoffs, we would not have been swept by the Celtics.
now that the offense is rolling I expect
Amare to have an All Star second half.
by I know smart people on Feb 9, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Same
While I’ve been hoping for him to play like last year, I’ve also been hoping that he’d only get the recognition he got last year if he starts playing that way again.
He really hasn’t deserved an all-star nod, and I’m relieved to see that he hasn’t gotten it. Now he’s got something to fight for.
Hopefully he’ll start kicking ass when he comes back and the Knicks can put these rough first 7 weeks of the season behind them.
by sisterray24 on Feb 10, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not excited if it means him chucking
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I think Shump would do well in a dunk contest
He’s been failing to convert dunks in game, but that’s very different from the controlled circumstances of the dunk contest. Also they always get young guys and his past performances in dunk contests makes him a natural contender.
Do the Shumpty Shump, come on and do the Shumpty Shump
he has won them in the past
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Tyson prob would've got it if we had more wins
on a completely unrelated note, no updates on Baron’s first practice back?
Tyson is very deserving of selection for his season
I’ve loved watching him play and have been very happily surprised with him on offense especially his ability to draw fouls and make free throws. If we had a better record and we had been playing better he would have made it over Hibbert imo
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He's been playing his ass off for us
every game, big minutes. I’m glad he’s getting a break.
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i hope melo would not participate as well
in this tight schedule of a lock out season a rest is a rest so they have to take advangtage of that long weekend. cause i know we could go deep into the playoffs.
but if all-star is speaking tyson is way more deserving than any of our knicks players during the first half of the season
Tyson was deserving and may still make it as an injury replacement
It has to be our record that robbed him of the spot. They probably saw our record and just said, “no way they deserve 2 all stars”
Tyson snub is unforgiveable
Bosh>Tyson at Center? Are you kidding?! If Howard was in the West Tyson would be starting.
Tyson should've been in....
no question! Especially if they let Deron in, he’s been a study in mediocrity.
The other thing is that those buffoons that REALLY like the sound of their own voices said nothing about Jeremy Lin….at all. Sorry but that’s the biggest story in the NBA by far, bigger than the stupid All Star game. Shit, definitely in my world but also from the perspective of the power of sports and the spirit of competition, that’s gotta be the biggest story in sports (and yes I know it’s the week the Giants won the Superbowl). TNT, Inside the NBA, Charles, Ernie, Kenny, Shaq….you guys lost my respect tonight.
Oh well. Maybe at halftime..DVRing.
Jeremy Lin=Basketball Drugs
only thing more overated and soft than osi umenyora is the 2011 eagles
Iman Shumpert is a first ballot hall of famer
by metseaglesknicks on Feb 9, 2012 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Tyson is totally deserving,
But let’s face it, even Amare knows he don’t deserve it this year. Hell, neither does Melo actually!
by TheKnicksAreBack on Feb 9, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions
what a terrible job by the coaches picking the reserves
Hibbert over Tyson Chandler is just RIDICULOUS
Andre Iguodala on the All-Star team is ridiculous
Luol Deng is a forward putting up worse numbers than Amare Stoudemire in what has been Amare’s worst season. How he deserves to be in there over STAT is beyond me. Not that STAT deserves to make it, it’s just that there has to be SOMEONE who deserves it more than him.
Seems to me like they just wanted to get an extra Bull, someone from Indiana, and someone from Philly in there.
what you mean people from winning teams?
iguodala definitely deserves to be there. have you seen the 76ers play this year?
luol deng has been a key part of the best team in the east. even i, as a massive stat fan, have to concede that really amare has shat the bed so far this season.
i’ll grant you omitting chandler for hibbert is rubbsh, but the pacers are amongst the top teams in the east. it’s him or granger probably.
we’re 11-15 and 9th in the east. we don’t deserve 3 all stars.
This should be about the best players
Not players on better teams who are almost as good. Let’s not punish some players for having teammates who are poor players.
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And have to say most of this is pretty inaccurate
Iggy is having a GREAT year. Most definitely All-Star deserving.
Deng has been solid too like patrick said, the only point you have really is Hibbert over Chandler, but even though I understand the decision
Although I will say
That Deng has missed a lot of time this year which does make his selection a little weird.
Are you kidding me?
He’s having a way better year than Melo. I’m not even going to entertain this argument. Iggy’s been lights out this year.
Deng's mainly a defensive player
you watch the Bulls and really it’s night and day. Deng’s the Bulls’ defensive MVP as much as Rose is the offensive one, you could even say, maybe …
Rose decides not to go 1-on-2 and I was thinking, "what are you doing?! You've got the numbers!" -Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live
You wont find anyone arguing against Iguodala's inclusion on the All-Star team.
There are a few spots worth arguing about but Iggy is most definitely not one of them.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry dude, Iguodala has been huge this season as has Deng.
And Hibbert has been the focal point of Indiana’s offense and he’s put up excellent number and the team is winning a ton of games!
I love Chandler, absolutely I do, but the guys you mentioned aren’t the ones he should replace.
Get Chris Barsh the fuck off this team.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Is it often that a player captains a championship team and goes on to lead the league in FG% to start the next season and is not an All-Star?
I will go to my grave believing that if the Knicks had picked up Earl Barron before the 2011 Playoffs, we would not have been swept by the Celtics.
first off, Chandler is shooting a sick %.... except dude is also averaging 13ppg.
So let’s not get too crazy over this.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Luol Deng
LOL
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Want Lakers to get this one
now they’ll be tired and not as hungry for a win
this is true
posi..tive ....thoughts..?
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by gymtanlandry on Feb 9, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
After watching the Celtics lose to the Lakers
I can pretty well guarantee that the Knicks will beat LA tomorrow. All they need to do is play their regular game, straight up simple basketball. I don’t think it’ll even be close.
LOL
You do realize we are still going to be trying to defend Gasol with Jeffries and Novak right?
I mean I’m as optimistic as the next guy, but let’s be real. These are the Lakers. And Kobe always gets up to play in MSG. I think it will be a good game.
GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!
Unless Kobe takes over and doesn't get him involved much, especially since he is at MSG
I think it will be a great game. I think we have a legit chance to win, but don’t expect a win any night in the NBA. Can’t wait to see LINSANITY!
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the Knicks have Jeremy Lin
nuff said
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Exactly
Unlike Rondo, Lin NEVER plays hero ball, never tries the impossible pass. Lin plays the game the way it should be played. And the Lakers, fyi, SUCK. Trust me, they suck. They have exactly 3 good players, and that’s it.
I would not be surprised if the Knicks win in a blowout. No, not kidding.
we dont
exactly have a roster full talent either lol. especially with melo and amare out.
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by semsemma on Feb 10, 2012 3:28 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Which will make it that much sweeter
if we can kick there butts which I think is possible
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I just watched Sacramento beat OKC. We can win this fucker
I will go to my grave believing that if the Knicks had picked up Earl Barron before the 2011 Playoffs, we would not have been swept by the Celtics.
Does anybody buy that Kobe....
has no idea what Lin has been doing, as he claims? I mean it would be hard for it to be publicized any more than it has been so unless Kobe spends 24 hours a day practicing, playing games, and banging chicks that aren’t his (soon to be ex) wife he’s got to be full of shit. Wait….I guess that’s all together possible….
Gasol will be a problem, yes
But you need to understand… the Lakers only have 3 good players on the team. Their game has become constricted, and predictable. Knicks should win this one, and I think going away.
cough Knicks fan cough
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Jeffries historically has not been bad on Pau
But Pau does tend to get him in foul trouble however, Jeffries when he has had to defend Pau in the past for long stretches didn’t get destroyed by him. However, Jared will have to stay out of Foul trouble. Novak I have no idea if he has ever guarded pau before. Look for whomever is on World Peace to double Pau when he gets it low.
by Robert Curre on Feb 10, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Jeffries is going to destroy Gasol
Gasol’s gonna be like “oh, I’m going to score now”.
And Jeffries is gonna be like “oh no you won’t, cuz i’m going to let you push me to the ground first.”
by sisterray24 on Feb 10, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
When it comes to letting people push him on the ground
Jared Jeffries is elite.
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by Russ on Feb 10, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if Shump was healthy, he'd be perfect for this
also, WTF NO TYSON?!?!?!?! they picked Roy Hibbert?!?!?
and LOL deng
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I live in chicago and I hate listening to bulls fans talk about him like he really matters
he’s a small forward who can’t create off the dribble and can’t play in the post.
also, the defense gets overrated . . . he always does pretty much nothing toward stopping guys like Lebron and Carmelo
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melo i understand stat wise
22 pts 6rebs 4ast thats good. but what makes it funny is we know he was struggling.. I guess they picked hibbert because he averages 1 more point than chandler (wtf) but hey i think stat chandler and melo are gonna be better because of lins passing ability. Especially with melo being able to do what he does best and score not having to be a point forward.
by lets go buffalo on Feb 10, 2012 2:14 AM EST up reply actions
He has turned to crap
5pts and 5 rebounds. But he looks marvelous.
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he sucks
he was consistently garbage throughout the playoffs last year. I thought the perkins trade was smart on boston’s end, and I though jermaine o’neal was just as good if not better. I would take jared jeffries over kendrick perkins (actually, I’m in love with jeffries, so that’s not saying anything). all that talk of perkins trade ruining boston last season was such crap. they were doing fine when he was injured and shaq was playing. they lost to the heat because the heat are more talented and younger.
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amar'e certainly did not deserve it and tyson is too limited, although I think he had a case
I’m not even sure Carmelo deserved it . . . I think he is a top 5 player in the East, but he wasn’t playing like one. hopefully things change with him. no more fake magic johnson.
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Melo's there cuz we put him there
fan voting means hype can beat out desert.
by sisterray24 on Feb 10, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
maybe i'll watch to support Melo
but you have got to be kiddig me with these selections. Luol Deng missed like half the season, The Nyets record should’ve kept Deron out (if thats why ATLEAST Tyson isnt in) and i dont even want to talk about Hibbert. I’m not trying to discredit their play this season but c’mon! Tyson deserved a spot leading the league in FG percentage and a shade shy of a double double. Honestly, and selfishly, i hope Melo boycotts the ASG for this injustice. Yes i am bitter because despite our record we’re a lot better than this. Whatever, im looking forward to friday and saturday night of the almost all-star weekend. Melo, in the 1st quarter, run down the court and get a hang nail and just leave the game. Go in the locker room and come back out in street clothes. Dont be apart of that buffoonery!
by blackhova on Feb 10, 2012 7:12 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Roy Hibbert is having his best year by far and deserves it
It’s amazing how a good coach was able to get him to greatly increase his rebounding, and take more efficient (but fewer) shots. It would be nice if someone got through to Amar’e.
Carmelo making it is a joke. He’s popular and obviously doesn’t deserve it with how he’s played so far this year. If anyone on the Knicks should make it, it’s Tyson Chandler, quietly having a career year despite no point guard for most of the season. He should be the #2 center, with Hibbert #3.
Deng and Iggy making the All-Star team is a disgrace to what the term "All-Star" means
this is why I stopped caring who does and doesn’t make the All-Star game a while ago.
It’s funny because I remember that about 5-6 years ago the major problem with picking the All-Stars were the fans. We would constantly vote in T-Mac and Vince Carter, who didn’t deserve to start.
Now it’s always the coaches in both the MLB and NBA who are picking guys who coaches just like.
‘Hey let’s put in Deng! He’s not even in the top 10 of forwards in the game, and he’s been injured for about 20% of the games, but he’s a great glue guy!"
This is the equivalent of giving out participation trophies. Except that they’re professionals.
Iggy's better than Melo in every statistical category except for PPG
And it’s a joke that he made the reserves? Gotcha buddy.
iggy can't shoot
I really don’t like his game for some reason. I just don’t think he’s that great.
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Iggy is probably the best swingman who is a role player in the entire NBA
only problem is that role players have no business in the ALL-STAR GAME
It’s a freakin ALL-STAR GAME. This is unbelievable. What they should’ve done was disqualify two forward positions from the East and just stick two guys from the West there. I wasnt realizing how bad of a season everyone in the East was having.
The only Knick who deserved to even be considered was Chandler
Sorry Amare but you are not having an all star caliber season thus far. And while Carmelo was voted it, all that proves is that fans are stupid. If you are shooting under 40% from the field, no way in hell are you an All Star! But the Reality is this. Despite all the hype the Knicks are an 11-15 team. No way in hell should they have one let alone multiple all stars.
The Nets are 8-19...
was making Deron a backup a mistake? I think so.
Deron's numbers are good but his team is bad.
plus what guards in the east are really killing it this year that have been left off.
by Robert Curre on Feb 10, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
but i can agree that how is Deron really an all star on a team that is not even .500
by Robert Curre on Feb 10, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
This whole obsession over team records, ridiculous. Why should deron williams be punished just because Brook lopez went down with an injury as well as 2/3s of the roster?
Why should any player who has already proven himself on winning teams be suddenly blamed for the players hes currently playing with
The team record should not matter
It is not Deron’s fault that he plays with shitty basketball players.
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shooting under 40% from the field is atrocious.
he better bring it up . . . he’s been chucking so bad all season. this whole team was kind of a wreck before the dragon came along to save us, so part of melo’s struggles are circumstantial. but things better change . . .
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Not to make apologies or anything
but Melo’s shooting has been weighed down mostly by the injuries.
Now, sure, he shouldn’t keep chucking up 20 contested shots a night when he’s injured. and I’m of the opinion that Melo’s a bad team leader — his leadership is a large part of what has been hurting the Knicks as a team.
But I think it’s perfectly reasonable to believe that, as an individual player, Melo is one of the top 2 forwards in the East.
Whether he makes a good teammate is a wholly separate question. I’m suspending judgment on that one until I see how he integrates himself into the team that Jeremy Lin has put together in his absence.
by sisterray24 on Feb 10, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
this year's all star game kind of sucks
there’s something to be said for seeing some new blood, but I don’t want to see iggy, deng, and hibbert. they’re just not that great. we’re going to look back on these “all stars” the same way we look back on “all stars” mo williams, jamaal magloire, and jameer nelson.
I mean, people talking about how dirk nowitzki shouldn’t be there. okay, he’s started off the season slow. it’s a month and a half into the season and he was injured. this guy was far and away the best player at his position in the game last year, and one of the best players to ever play basketball. but it’s crime he made it over rudy gay and monta ellis who have never really done anything.
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for real
always disliked the all star game. totally dig the 3 point contest tho. and the rookie/sophomore game is usually mildly amusing.
dunk contest turned lame. and the skills challenge is only better than 2ball because its less complicated somehow. would love to see a game of horse. and knockout would be cool.
the chance for injury is too huge, so it will never happen, but i always thought the dunk contest should include the league’s best shot blockers. so instead of ibaka and javale magee lookin like huge oafs running around like guards, they could have some fools trying to dunk on them. and likewise, that would make nate robinson’s dunks much more impressive.
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I agree
the NBA all star game is one of the least interesting contests in all sports, although come to think of it the NFL all star game may be even worse.
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and the MLB even worse!
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completely agree with this
they’re going to look back at this and realize how ridiculous it was to have Deng, Hibberts, and Iggy in the All-Star game. Nice memory on the Mo, Magloire, and Jameer nelson thing. This was the exact point I was trying to make.
kudos
While a lot of people are clammoring for Tyson Chandler...
It deserves mentioning that a larger snub is Josh Smith.
Granted the coaches DO have some limitations regarding positions in choosing reserves, but they actually did a solid job for the most part. Except putting Bosh on the team rather than Josh Smith. Thats fucking bullshit.
How about some numbers, eh?
Barsh- .507 FG .821 FT 19.2ppg 7.8rpg 2.0ast .8blk .9stl (36.2mpg)
Smith- .470 FG .540 FT 15.6ppg 8.9rpg 3.2ast 2.0blk 1.5stl (33.9mpg)
Aside from the FTs, I’ll take Josh Smith’s better all around numbers easily. And this isn;t just because I hate Chris Barsh. I do. A lot. But Josh Smith should be on this team.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions
BTW
Roy Hibbert- .509 FG .690 FT 13.6ppg 9.9rpg 1.7ast 1.8blk .4stl (30.2mpg)
Tyson Chandler- .697 FG .753 FT 12.0ppg 9.9rpg 1.1ast 1.3blk 1.1stl (33.7mpg)
Greg Monroe- .523 FG .817 FT 16.4ppg 10.0rpg 2.5ast .5blk 1.5stl (33.0mpg)
All 3 of those guys have similar numbers. I see no reason why Hibbert shouldn’t be there. In fact, you can make as good a case for Greg Monroe as Chandler.
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by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 10, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
monroe will be an all star in good time
and easily a top 5 center. really like his game. georgetown made him a great passer for a big man.
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